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2. Harold Russell - Wikipedia

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   Harold John Avery Russell[1][2] (January 14, 1914 – January 29, 2002) was an American World War II veteran. After losing his hands during his military service, Russell was cast in the epic drama film The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), which earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He was the first non-professional actor to win ...

3. List of last surviving World War II veterans - Wikipedia

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   The people listed below are, or were, the last surviving members of notable groups of World War II veterans, as identified by reliable sources. About 70 million people fought in World War II between 1939 and 1945. Last survivors This list is incomplete ; you can help by adding missing items. (February 2024) Veteran Birth Death Notability Service Allegiance Aimé Acton 1917 or 1918 13 December ...

4. Audie Murphy - Wikipedia

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   audiemurphy.com. Audie Leon Murphy (20 June 1925 – 28 May 1971) [1] was an American soldier, actor, and songwriter. He was widely celebrated as the most decorated American combat soldier of World War II, [4] and has been described as the most highly decorated soldier in U.S. history. [5][6] He received every military combat award for valor ...

5. Audie Murphy honors and awards - Wikipedia

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   Murphy wearing the U.S. Army khaki "Class A" (tropical service) uniform with full-size medals, 1948 Murphy's award for the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor Audie Murphy (20 June 1925 – 28 May 1971) was one of the most decorated United States Army combat soldiers of World War II, serving from 1942 to 1945. He received every American combat award for valor available at the time of his service ...

6. Category : American military personnel of World War II

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   James P. Hosty. Bernie Houghton. Francis Clark Howell. Bob Hubbard. John Hubbard (actor) (previous page) (next page) Categories: 20th-century American military personnel. American military personnel by war.

7. World War II veterans celebrate 100th birthdays, Sagamore of ...

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   Called to serve in World War II Born in Pine Village, Crane said his family moved to East Chicago when he was a baby. By the time he turned 17, Crane knew he wanted to serve in the war.